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July 11, 2017

Letting Go of Life’s 
Trophies

Elmer A. Dickson (Florida)

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Teach us to count our days that we 
may gain a wise heart. - Psalm 90:12 (NRSV)

A hymn titled “The Old Rugged Cross” has this line in its chorus: “I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down.” It is about the Christian hope of heaven, where we will lay aside our earthly trophies and receive a heavenly crown.
In my...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, regardless of our age or abilities, we want to be your faithful servants. Help us to keep Christ at the center of our lives. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Romans 14:7-9

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My greatest trophy is God’s sustaining love.

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